A 1910 detached house on a quiet pad
This detached house from 1910 sits on Bouwmanspad in Oud West, a neighbourhood in Zaandam West. The asking price is €475,000. According to the agent, the home has 3 rooms, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom spread over 2 floors. The living area is listed as 72 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 103 m². The plot measures 156 m² according to the agent, against 112 m² in the BAG registration. For context, [detached houses in Zaanstad]( /koopwoningen/zaanstad/vrijstaande-woningen/) are listed at an average of €5,384 per m².
Inside the home
The agent describes the home as having a living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom, with a total volume of 319 m³. The garden consists of a rear garden of 50 m² and a front garden, with the rear garden facing south and accessible via the back alley. The property is freehold. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and the heating is provided by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Oud West, a neighbourhood with a story
Oud West is a neighbourhood where about 5,350 people live, and the average household size is 1.8. The housing stock is mixed, with 51% owner-occupied homes and a large share of pre-war buildings. Residents of the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews. One resident says: "I live in a quiet neighbourhood where many families with young children live. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed." Another resident, describing the wider municipality, mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. The reviews cover the municipality as a whole, not just this neighbourhood. [The Oud West neighbourhood]( /buurt/oud-west-zaanstad/) has 46 homes currently for sale, with an average asking price of €561,641.
Daily life around the corner
The weekday routine is well covered here. The nearest supermarket, Dekamarkt, is on your doorstep, with SPAR express just around the corner and Dirk a couple of streets away. For school, Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft is just around the corner, and Zaanlands Lyceum for secondary education is a five-minute walk. The GP, Huisartsenpraktijk van Loenen, and the pharmacy, Apotheek Zaandam Oost, are both a five-minute walk away, and Zaans Medisch Centrum is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus stop Zaandam, Vincent van Goghweg/Westzijde is on your doorstep with line 67, and the stop at Vincent van Goghweg, a couple of streets away, serves lines 64, 65, 69, 394 and N19. Zaandam Kogerveld train station is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Zaanstad]( /gemeente/zaanstad/) offers all this within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €473,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually equal to the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 78%, from €266,000 to €473,000. The address data also includes area-level indications: the foundation risk is medium, which is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this home. The noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and flood risk is low, both current and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not a verdict on this specific property.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Brantjes Makelaars Zaandam.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Bouwmanspad 3, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €475,000 is 15% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €561,641. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,384, while this home is listed at €6,597 per m² based on the agent's stated living area of 72 m². The asking price is virtually equal to the WOZ value of €473,000.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home has 3 rooms, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 floors. The total volume is 319 m³. The living area is listed as 72 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 103 m². The plot measures 156 m² according to the agent, against 112 m² in the BAG registration. The garden consists of a rear garden of 50 m² and a front garden, with the rear garden facing south and accessible via the back alley.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €473,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually equal to the WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 78%, from €266,000 in 2020 to €473,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1910 on peat soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this area, 9% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt at 219 metres, with SPAR express at 391 metres and Dirk at 595 metres. For schools, Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft is at 95 metres, and Zaanlands Lyceum for secondary education is at 334 metres. There are also several other primary schools within a short walk, including Openbare basisschool In 't Veld at 516 metres.
What is the neighbourhood of Oud West like?
Oud West has about 5,350 residents, with an average household size of 1.8. The housing stock is mixed, with 51% owner-occupied homes and a large share of pre-war buildings. Residents of the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews. One resident describes a quiet neighbourhood with many families and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Zaandam, Vincent van Goghweg/Westzijde at 215 metres, served by line 67. Another stop, Zaandam, Vincent van Goghweg, is at 392 metres and serves lines 64, 65, 69, 394 and N19. Zaandam Kogerveld train station is at 942 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The energy label is a separate fact from the insulation features.
